Reference no: EM133114195
Question - On December 9, 20X1, ABC Co., a Canadian company, acquired inventory from a foreign supplier located in France for €100,000, with payment due in euros on January 8, 20X2. Exchange rates for euros were as follows:
December 9, 20X1 €1 = $1.50
December 31, 20X1 €1 = $1.55
January 8, 20X2 €1 = $1.57
ABC has a December 31 year end. What gains and/or losses would be recorded by ABC for the inventory transaction?
a) A loss of $5,000 in 20X1 and a loss of $7,000 in 20X2
b) A loss of $5,000 in 20X1 and a loss of $2,000 in 20X2
c) A gain of $5,000 in 20X1 and a gain of $2,000 in 20X2
d) A gain of $5,000 in 20X1 and a gain of $7,000 in 20X2